Physical Therapist-Home Health (MO)

Job Description:

Summary:

Provides direct physical therapy to patients in their residence. Receives a physician order for therapy and develops and implements plan of care. Provides direct supervision of qualified physical therapy assistant and evaluates effectiveness of services provided by the assistant. Adheres to the Code of Conduct and upholds the philosophy, vision, and core values of the organization and ensures the Christian Mission of EverTrue is realized so that “Older Adults Live Life to the Fullest”.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assesses patient functional ability and potential. May perform the initial comprehensive assessment in those instances when the doctor only orders physical therapy services

2. Completes PT evaluation to determine potential benefit from therapy and to establish an effective plan of treatment

3. Develops and implements medically prescribed PT plan of treatment

4. Prepares written plan of treatment for physician’s signature, including clinical procedures and modalities to be used with a specific emphasis on amount, frequency, and duration of treatment

5. Understands and interprets medical information from patient records and rest of interdisciplinary team

6. Establishes goals and discharge plans

7. Interprets and adapts physician orders for the home setting

8. Coordinates treatment plan with interdisciplinary team

9. Instructs and supervises Home Health support staff, such as HHA, who may carry out portion of patient care

10. Instructs and supervises PTA in provided services and evaluates performance and effectiveness and progress of services provided at least every 30 days

11. Instructs and supervises patient/caregiver/family member in aspects of PT to be carried out in the home independently

12. Accurately and completely documents each visit in a timely manner

13. Communicates with physician and interdisciplinary team all appropriate data and changes in patient condition, complications and additional needs

14. Orders and / or supervises ordering of specialized durable medical equipment

15. Attends and participates in case conference and agency in-service programs

16. PT will be required to be on call for weekends and holidays on a rotational basis

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

• Valid state licensure to work as a Physical Therapist

• Current CPR certification

• Ability to work independently

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office or equivalent programs

• Excellent customer service skills

• Excellent problem resolution skills

• Detail oriented and good organizational skills

Physical Activities and Demands:

The physical activities and demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

Strength: may be required to lift, transfer, physically assist patients to safely move from place to place in and around the patient’s home. Proper body mechanics are expected to be used to maintain clinician and patient safety throughout treatments.

Stamina: may have to lift clients, and spend much of their time on their feet either standing, walking, climbing stairs, walking on indoor/outdoor surfaces. Strength and stamina are needed to do the job.

Working Environment:

A well-lighted and ventilated working area with temperature control system. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Minimal exposure to chemicals and hazardous waste. Minimal exposure to outside weather conditions. Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and standards. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.

EverTrue Pay & Benefits

Episodic Pay Model – Routine: $60.00, Holiday routine: $90.00, Start of Care / Resumption of Care: $130.00, Weekend SOC / ROC: $140.00, Holiday SOC / ROC: $195.00, Recert Visit: $100.00, Holiday Recert visit: $150.00, Eval visit: $80.00, Weekend Eval visit: $90.00, Holiday Eval visit: $120.00, Agency discharge: $80.00, Holiday agency discharge: $120.00, Discipline discharge: $60.00, Holiday discipline discharge: $90.00, Non-visit Discharge: $20.00, Holiday Non-visit discharge: $30.00, Re-eval visit: $60.00, Holiday re-eval visit: $90.00, No Bill Visit: $15.00, Holiday No Bill Visit: $22.50, Case Conference: $90.00, Quarterly Meeting: $60.00, Quarterly Compliance Training: $240.00

Eligible for shift differentials: No.

For information on EverTrue benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below.

All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support.

Part-time: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.

Full-time or Weekend Option: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.

Additional Information:

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